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Changes that happen to your body during pregnancy

As Soha Ali Khan took to Instagram to share her image with a baby bump, that glow on her face simply could not be missed. Looking resplendent than ever, Soha and husband Kunal Kemmu are set to welcome their child later this year.

That glow on Soha’s face makes us look at the top five amazing bodily experiences associated with those nine months.

Flushed face: That extra shine is not just because you are happy, it’s also because your body is producing almost 50 per cent more blood and pumping it. Also production of more hormones makes your oil glands work a little extra. And that’s how you get the pregnancy glow.

Thicker hair: Your hair too looks luscious and thicker, doesn’t it? That’s because hair loss reduces considerably during pregnancy, thanks to the higher oestrogen levels. But then you may experience sudden hairfall after delivery. That’s just the amount of hair your body should have shed during the past nine months.

Higher libido: Hormonal changes that drive desire and make blood rush towards a woman’s genitals can make you feel more aroused. And a sex session means more pumping of blood, which means more glow.

New organ is born: Placenta, which develops in the uterus and is attached to your baby through the umbilical cord, is your little one’s oxygen and nutrition supplier, waste removal system and weapon to fight internal infection all rolled into one. Placental expulsion usually happens through the birth canal within 30 minutes of delivery.

Expanding bones: As your body prepares to accommodate another being, your pelvic bones begin moving a bit. That’s because your ligaments are softening. But once the baby is out, your bones get firmer and regain shape.